I won’t be online today, for a special reason: It’s Jai’s birthday! And while we’re off celebrating, one of you will be able to enter for a chance to win one of Jai’s birthday gifts: A Aurorae Synergy Yoga Mat! Read on to learn more and enter!
When it comes to shopping for gifts, I find that sometimes the inspiration strikes at unexpected moments. A few months ago, Jai wanted to do some stretches on the floor while we were watching TV. He ended up breaking down a large cardboard box and laying it on the floor to stretch out on! “I should probably get a mat or something,” he said offhand. Ding ding ding! The inspiration struck me and I knew exactly what to get him for his birthday at that point.
So when I had a chance to review a mat by Aurorae Yoga, I knew this would be a great way to surprise Jai. They recently mailed me a Aurorae “Synergy” Yoga Mat-Towel Combination, which is designed to both serve as both a mat and replace your towel. If you’ve ever been in a yoga class, you’ve probably seen the collections of towels that build up around students and their mats; so I thought this concept was intriguing. The bottom of the Synergy is your standard yoga mat surface meant to grip the floor, while the top half which you sit on is a microfiber towel designed to absorb sweat and provide comfort. It’s meant to grip better the more wet it becomes, so this would be good for heavy workouts and intense yoga sessions. They recommend lightly spraying the mat with water before using it so that the mat will not slip at the beginning of your workout and/or if you are not doing a routine that will cause much perspiration. If you’re just looking for a mat to use during occasional light yoga sessions, this may not be ideal; if, however, you’re a frequent, advanced yoga participant or want a mat that is versatile enough to use for exercises other than just yoga, I think this is a great option. After reading the specs on it, I was really glad that I was getting this for Jai and not just a standard mat, because he won’t just be using it for yoga-type stretching, but all kinds of workouts. It sounds to me like this will be a good option for a mat that should stay put better during a variety of activities.
When I pulled this mat out of the box, the first thing I noticed was how soft the microfiber texture is. The flip side that grips the floor is also very cushy and soft. I also noticed the length – at 72″, this extra-long yoga mat is meant to give you more room, which I really like. Again, this will come in handy since it will be used for a variety of exercises. The mat appears to be high quality and I am satisfied that it will make a lovely gift. Now, with my knee problems I can’t sit on this mat for myself, as I sadly think it will be a while before I can do yoga again; so I can’t personally attest as to what this is like during a stretching session. But I know Jai will be really happy and surprised to receive this; and this should be considerably better than stretching out on an old, broken down cardboard box. 😉
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Giveaway Time!
One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a Aurorae “Synergy” Yoga Mat-Towel Combination! Here’s how to enter:
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I’d love a denim yoga bag
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I would also love to have the Aurorae Value Props Package.
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I love your mats. I would def try a lot more yoga if I were to win..This would help me out with my moves 🙂
I’d love to own the Classic Yoga Mat in black.
YOGA BLOCK
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I’d love to win this.
I would like to have the Aurorae Yoga Slip Free Rosin Bag.
I’d get a denim yoga bag
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I tweeted.
I’d like to own the Aurorae Organic Yoga Mat Wash.
Definitely the yoga mat wash. Who wants a dirty mat?
I’d also like the sweat towel but I need a yoga mat desperately!
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I would like to own the Yoga Block.
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I would love the Yoga Block.
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Would love the Aurorae Northern Lights Yoga Mat
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the Classic Yoga Mat in black.
i like the Aurorae “Synergy” The Original Super Deluxe Yoga Mat-Towel
I could use the slip-free, wash, and stretch package. or a yoga block. Thank you.
yoga mat wash!
Thanks so much!
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I would like to try the yoga mat wash to help keep my mat extra clean.
The Denim yoga bag!
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The yoga block looks useful.
I am also interested in a carrying case.
The Synergy looks like a great product.
I like he denim yoga bag
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I’d like to own the Yoga Block.
I also want the Aurorae Denim Yoga Bag.
I would like the yoga mat wash please, my current mat is light green and very dirty
I like the Aurorae Value Props Package – Yoga Slip Free Rosin Bag, 8-foot Yoga Strap & Eva Foam Yoga Block. Rosin & Strap Made in the USA.
I’d love to own the ‘Sky’ Northern Lights Yoga Mat
the Aurorae Yoga Sport Sweat Towel. i don’t have anything like it!
Aurorae Denim Yoga Bags
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The Denim Yoga Bags are really cute!
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Northern Lights Yoga Mat
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I also love the yoga blocks!
I tweeted:
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I would love to have one of the yoga straps, right now I’m using one of my babies receiving blankets! I’m trying to get my sister into yoga, and I know she would really appreciate one of these yoga mats for her upcoming birthday.
I’d like the Yoga Block